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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.01, 379.51 and 70.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.01, 379.51 and 70.39 is: 105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.01 : 379.51 = 70.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.01/379.51 = 70.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.01x = 379.51 × 70.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.01x = 26,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,711.81/253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.58

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